Bishop restores obligation for Sunday Mass My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As Catholics, the Covid pandemic brought home to us in a powerful way two realities of our faith. The first is that in a world where we often place our priorities in the pursuit of happiness or security, it is the mercy…
On June 17, Bishop Robert McElroy lifted all the restrictions that the Catholic Diocese of San Diego had imposed in the last 15 months to slow the spread of the pandemic, effective immediately. In a letter to priests, the Bishop said he was acting after weighing the current state of public health, recent changes in…
This short video is an excellent expression of the challenge and opportunity we face as individuals and as a church. Blessings, Fr. EmmetDirector of Creation Care Ministry, Diocese of San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego’s Words For CCL’s Catholic Climate Conference
Face coverings continue to be required, but social distance can be 3 feet. The congregation may now sing indoors led by two cantors and one accompanist. Larger choirs will be permitted after June 15. The use of hymnals and worship aides is left up to each parish to determine. Reception of communion shall be limited…
Read Bishop’s McElroy’s message, view videos and more: https://www.sdcatholic.org/coronavirus/people-of-faith-called-to-act/
“On this tragic day on which we have witnessed a violent and insurrectionist assault upon the heart of our democracy, we must dedicate ourselves to completely transforming our political and cultural life so as to emphasize unity over division, dialogue over confrontation, and character over political and personal gain. We are in the midst of…
May 14, 2020
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universeand in the smallest of your creatures.You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one. O God of…
Pope Francis meditated on the calming of the storm from the Gospel of Mark during the prayer service over which he presided on the steps of St Peter’s Basilica on Friday evening. Pope Francis delivered a special Urbi et orbi blessing to the church and the world on March 27th 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Below are…